Tender

Landscape Assessment of Potential Development Sites

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is seeking to engage qualified landscape consultants for a "Landscape Assessment of Potential Development Sites" as part of their Local Plan preparation. The tender process, currently at the 'Tender' stage, is classified under research and development services, and is being conducted through an open procurement method below the threshold. Located in Lancaster, UK, potential suppliers are invited to submit their applications through the ProContract North eTendering portal. Key dates include the submission deadline on 7th November 2025 and the enquiry period conclusion on 6th November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 24th November 2025, running until 30th June 2026, with a total project value estimated at £36,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for landscape consultancy firms, particularly those adept in research and development services, to contribute to policy-shaping environmental assessments. With specific suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, the contract provides a competitive platform for growth within the public sector sphere. Businesses with capabilities in delivering comprehensive landscape assessments and related consultancy would be well-suited to benefit, advancing both their market presence and expertise through this strategic engagement with a public authority.

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Notice Title

Landscape Assessment of Potential Development Sites

Notice Description

As part of the preparation of the Local Plan the Council is seeking to commission suitably qualified landscape consultants to assist it in the preparation of landscape evidence to support the assessment of potential development sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066558-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Planning Policy Team, Lancaster City Council
Contact Email
planningpolicy@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 15245822383

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

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